KINGSPORT — Kingsport's director of Community and Government Relations was arrested early Friday for allegedly driving under the influence. A report at the Bristol, Tenn., Police Department states Tim Whaley was pulled over on the Volunteer Parkway.

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges that they traded their influence for tens of thousands of dollars in gifts and loans, and both will be allowed to remain free until their trial.

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said Friday that no bank is “too big to indict” and that the Justice Department has more cases coming involving “significant financial institutions” as it continues to investigate Wall Street misconduct.

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This amazing video shows how 3-D printed arms are helping young war amputees in Sudan. Even though the violence is ever increasing, one man has helped make a difference for young people in a war torn country.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — “All but one special interest group is happy with that bill, and I don’t know whether we’ll ever make them happy,” Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey told The Associated Press, referring to the association representing liquor store owners.